# Official Journal C 181/2019

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| English edition | Information and Notices | Volume 6227 May 2019 |

ISSN 1977-091X

Official Journal

of the European Union

C 181

English edition

Information and Notices

Volume 6227 May 2019

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| Contents | page |
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| | IV   Notices |
| | NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES |
| | European Commission |
| 2019/C 181/01 | Euro exchange rates | 1 |

Contents

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IV   Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

2019/C 181/01

Euro exchange rates

1

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| | V   Announcements |
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| | ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES |
| | European Union Intellectual Property Office |
| 2019/C 181/02 | Call for proposals — GR/002/19 — Support for awareness-raising activities on the value of intellectual property and the damage caused by counterfeiting and piracy | 2 |
| | PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY |
| | European Commission |
| 2019/C 181/03 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.8934 — Danske Bank/DNB/Nordea Bank/SEB/Svenska Handelsbanken/Swedbank/KYC Utility) (
  1
  ) | 6 |
| 2019/C 181/04 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.9274 — GlaxoSmithKline/Pfizer Consumer Healthcare Business) (
  1
  ) | 8 |
| 2019/C 181/05 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.9363 — Koito/Elbit/BWV/JV) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  ) | 9 |
| 2019/C 181/06 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.9373 — PAI Partners/Areas Worldwide) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  ) | 10 |

V   Announcements

ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

European Union Intellectual Property Office

2019/C 181/02

Call for proposals — GR/002/19 — Support for awareness-raising activities on the value of intellectual property and the damage caused by counterfeiting and piracy

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PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY

European Commission

2019/C 181/03

Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.8934 — Danske Bank/DNB/Nordea Bank/SEB/Svenska Handelsbanken/Swedbank/KYC Utility) (
  1
  )

1

6

2019/C 181/04

Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.9274 — GlaxoSmithKline/Pfizer Consumer Healthcare Business) (
  1
  )

1

8

2019/C 181/05

Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.9363 — Koito/Elbit/BWV/JV) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  )

1

9

2019/C 181/06

Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.9373 — PAI Partners/Areas Worldwide) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  )

1

10

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IV Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

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Euro exchange rates (1)

24 May 2019

(2019/C 181/01)

1 euro =

| | Currency | Exchange rate |
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| USD | US dollar | 1,1187 |
| JPY | Japanese yen | 122,61 |
| DKK | Danish krone | 7,4678 |
| GBP | Pound sterling | 0,88318 |
| SEK | Swedish krona | 10,7098 |
| CHF | Swiss franc | 1,1215 |
| ISK | Iceland króna | 138,30 |
| NOK | Norwegian krone | 9,7558 |
| BGN | Bulgarian lev | 1,9558 |
| CZK | Czech koruna | 25,830 |
| HUF | Hungarian forint | 325,95 |
| PLN | Polish zloty | 4,2974 |
| RON | Romanian leu | 4,7619 |
| TRY | Turkish lira | 6,7988 |
| AUD | Australian dollar | 1,6205 |
| CAD | Canadian dollar | 1,5053 |
| HKD | Hong Kong dollar | 8,7806 |
| NZD | New Zealand dollar | 1,7109 |
| SGD | Singapore dollar | 1,5403 |
| KRW | South Korean won | 1 328,29 |
| ZAR | South African rand | 16,1554 |
| CNY | Chinese yuan renminbi | 7,7206 |
| HRK | Croatian kuna | 7,4258 |
| IDR | Indonesian rupiah | 16 100,89 |
| MYR | Malaysian ringgit | 4,6857 |
| PHP | Philippine peso | 58,403 |
| RUB | Russian rouble | 72,1352 |
| THB | Thai baht | 35,636 |
| BRL | Brazilian real | 4,5247 |
| MXN | Mexican peso | 21,3057 |
| INR | Indian rupee | 77,8000 |

Currency

Exchange rate

USD

US dollar

1,1187

JPY

Japanese yen

122,61

DKK

Danish krone

7,4678

GBP

Pound sterling

0,88318

SEK

Swedish krona

10,7098

CHF

Swiss franc

1,1215

ISK

Iceland króna

138,30

NOK

Norwegian krone

9,7558

BGN

Bulgarian lev

1,9558

CZK

Czech koruna

25,830

HUF

Hungarian forint

325,95

PLN

Polish zloty

4,2974

RON

Romanian leu

4,7619

TRY

Turkish lira

6,7988

AUD

Australian dollar

1,6205

CAD

Canadian dollar

1,5053

HKD

Hong Kong dollar

8,7806

NZD

New Zealand dollar

1,7109

SGD

Singapore dollar

1,5403

KRW

South Korean won

1 328,29

ZAR

South African rand

16,1554

CNY

Chinese yuan renminbi

7,7206

HRK

Croatian kuna

7,4258

IDR

Indonesian rupiah

16 100,89

MYR

Malaysian ringgit

4,6857

PHP

Philippine peso

58,403

RUB

Russian rouble

72,1352

THB

Thai baht

35,636

BRL

Brazilian real

4,5247

MXN

Mexican peso

21,3057

INR

Indian rupee

77,8000

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(1)  Source: reference exchange rate published by the ECB.

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V Announcements

ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

European Union Intellectual Property Office

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CALL FOR PROPOSALS

GR/002/19

Support for awareness-raising activities on the value of intellectual property and the damage caused by counterfeiting and piracy

(2019/C 181/02)

1.   Objectives and description

The overall objective of the call for proposals is to raise awareness about the value and benefits of intellectual property (IP) and the damage caused by infringements of IP rights.

Increasing knowledge and engaging priority audiences in a bid to foster respect for IP should ultimately change people’s behaviour by reducing their purchase of counterfeit goods and their downloading of digital content from illegal sources.

The specific objectives of the call are to:

| — | increase knowledge of the value of IP as a tool to protect creativity and innovation by providing concrete and objective information about IP in this context and increasing awareness of the damage caused by IP rights infringements; |
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increase knowledge of the value of IP as a tool to protect creativity and innovation by providing concrete and objective information about IP in this context and increasing awareness of the damage caused by IP rights infringements;

| — | engage priority audiences regarding these issues, taking into account relevant leverage possibilities and especially how audiences expect to be addressed on these matters (non-patronising, objective and neutral) with a view to changing behaviour and reducing the appeal of counterfeiting and piracy. |
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engage priority audiences regarding these issues, taking into account relevant leverage possibilities and especially how audiences expect to be addressed on these matters (non-patronising, objective and neutral) with a view to changing behaviour and reducing the appeal of counterfeiting and piracy.

The expected results are:

| — | ensure the maximum reach of the identified targets; |
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ensure the maximum reach of the identified targets;

| — | create the engagement of relevant influencers such as bloggers, artists and other actors such as teachers and academic experts or multipliers such as the media, public authorities or youth associations, who are able to reach target audiences through a clearly defined and measurable process; |
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create the engagement of relevant influencers such as bloggers, artists and other actors such as teachers and academic experts or multipliers such as the media, public authorities or youth associations, who are able to reach target audiences through a clearly defined and measurable process;

| — | ensure the sustainability and scalability of the project results. |
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ensure the sustainability and scalability of the project results.

The results of the activities will be measured through predefined KPIs on volume and quantity (depending on the nature of the activity and channels used).

The targeted projects by lot are:

| — | Lot 1: reaching children and teachers/future teachers through educational activities in academic and non-academic learning environments; |
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Lot 1: reaching children and teachers/future teachers through educational activities in academic and non-academic learning environments;

| — | Lot 2: reaching consumers/citizens and especially young people. |
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Lot 2: reaching consumers/citizens and especially young people.

Cross-border activities will represent a preferential criterion in the evaluation for Lot 1 and are mandatory for Lot 2. By cross-border, we refer to projects that are implemented in at least two Member States.

Please find relevant information on the Guidelines for Applicants Chapter I – General Overview of the Call for Proposal.

2.   Eligible applicants

Applicants considered eligible to respond to this call must:

| — | be a legal entity, public or private. Such as:






  — | a non-profit organisation, association, NGO; |
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be a legal entity, public or private. Such as:

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a non-profit organisation, association, NGO;

| — | a public body at local, regional or national level; |
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a public body at local, regional or national level;

| — | a university, foundation, private company or TV channel. |
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a university, foundation, private company or TV channel.

Natural persons may not apply for a grant;

| — | be registered in one of the 28 Member States and provide evidence from their country of registration certifying that they have been correctly registered for more than 2 years. |
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be registered in one of the 28 Member States and provide evidence from their country of registration certifying that they have been correctly registered for more than 2 years.

Public entities that receive funds or support from the EUIPO by means of other financing measures, such as cooperation programmes, and which aim to pursue the same objectives as this call, are not eligible (e.g. national and regional IP offices, international organisations, etc.).

In case of partnerships, each entity participating in a proposal, regardless of its role in the project, must satisfy the applicable eligibility criteria for the applicant his or herself and must sign a letter of mandate.

An application can only be coordinated and submitted — on behalf of all participants — by one applicant, the legal representative of the applicant organisation.

For British applicants: please be aware that compliance with the eligibility criteria must be for the entire duration of the grant. If the United Kingdom withdraws from the EU during the grant period, without concluding an agreement with the EU ensuring, in particular, that British applicants continue to be eligible, you will cease to receive EU funding (while continuing, where possible, to participate) or you may be required to leave the project depending on the relevant provisions of the grant agreement concerning termination.

Please find relevant information on the Guidelines for Applicants Chapter II point 8.1. Eligible applicants.

3.   Eligible actions

The maximum duration (eligibility period) is 12 months from the date of signature of the grant agreement.

Actions must take place in one or more of the following countries: 28 EU Member States.

An entity may apply in the different lots and, by default, be awarded a grant in the different lots.

The activities to be financed under the lots are non-exhaustive and could cover, for example:

| — | media and social media activities; |
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media and social media activities;

| — | production and dissemination of audio-visual materials or publications; |
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production and dissemination of audio-visual materials or publications;

| — | organisation of events, fairs, exhibitions and training activities that are part of the specific project; |
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organisation of events, fairs, exhibitions and training activities that are part of the specific project;

| — | infotainment (debates, youth programmes, quizzes, video games or music programmes, etc.); |
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infotainment (debates, youth programmes, quizzes, video games or music programmes, etc.);

| — | web-based tools, activities, solutions, etc. |
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web-based tools, activities, solutions, etc.

For Lot 2, activities need to take place in at least two EU Member States.

The following types of actions are ineligible:

| — | projects consisting mainly of (or only of) individual sponsorships for participation/speaking activities in workshops, seminars, conferences, congresses or any other speaking opportunities; |
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projects consisting mainly of (or only of) individual sponsorships for participation/speaking activities in workshops, seminars, conferences, congresses or any other speaking opportunities;

| — | projects consisting mainly of (or only of) individual scholarships for studies or training courses. |
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projects consisting mainly of (or only of) individual scholarships for studies or training courses.

For more details please refer to Chapter II of the Guidelines for applicants point 8.3. Eligible activities.

4.   Exclusion and selection criteria

Applicants must not be in a situation that will exclude them from participation and/or from award as defined by the Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council (1).

Applicants must have the financial and operational capacity to complete the proposed activities.

Please refer to Chapter II of the Guidelines for applicants point 9 – Exclusion Criteria and point 10 – Selection Criteria for further details.

5.   Award criteria

The scoring for assessing and awarding eligible proposals is allocated (out of a total of 100) based on the following criteria:

| | Minimum threshold | Maximum score |
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| 1. | Relevance and general interest of the project |

Minimum threshold

Maximum score

1.

Relevance and general interest of the project

25

35

| 2. | Reach and impact |
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Reach and impact

25

35

| 3. | Sustainability and methodology |
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Sustainability and methodology

14

20

| 4. | Cost-effectiveness |
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Cost-effectiveness

6

10

Total

70

100

To be considered for funding, proposals must score:

| — | at least 70 points overall, |
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at least 70 points overall,

| — | the minimum points in each of the subcriterion. |
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the minimum points in each of the subcriterion.

For more details please refer to Chapter II of the Guidelines for applicants point 11 – Award Criteria.

6.   Budget

The total budget available for the co-financing of projects under the present call is EUR 1 000 000.

Financial contribution from the EUIPO cannot exceed 80 % of the total eligible costs submitted by the applicant and must fall between the following maximum and minimum amounts in line with the two different lots available:

| | For Lot 1 — Reaching children and teachers/future teachers through educational activities in academic and non-academic environments (indicative available budget = EUR 400 000):






  — | minimum amount: EUR 20 000 |
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For Lot 1 — Reaching children and teachers/future teachers through educational activities in academic and non-academic environments (indicative available budget = EUR 400 000):

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minimum amount: EUR 20 000

| — | maximum amount: EUR 60 000 |
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maximum amount: EUR 60 000

| | For Lot 2 — Reaching European citizens and especially young people (indicative available budget = EUR 600 000):






  — | minimum amount: EUR 40 000 |
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For Lot 2 — Reaching European citizens and especially young people (indicative available budget = EUR 600 000):

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minimum amount: EUR 40 000

| — | maximum amount: EUR 90 000 |
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maximum amount: EUR 90 000

The EUIPO reserves the right not to distribute all the available funds.

Please find relevant information on the Guidelines for Applicants Chapter I point 6. Available Budget.

7.   Deadline for submission of applications

The application package is available on the internet at the following address: https://euipo.europa.eu/ohimportal/en/grants

Applications must be submitted to the EUIPO using the online application form (e-Form) no later than 2 July 2019 at 13.00 (local time).

No other method of submission for an application will be accepted.

Applicants should ensure that all the documents requested and mentioned in the e-Form are provided.

Applications that do not include all the stipulated annexes and that are not submitted before the deadline will not be considered.

For more details, please refer to Chapter IV of the Guidelines for applicants – Procedure for the Submission of Proposals.

8.   Full details

The detailed conditions of this call for proposals can be found in the Guidelines for applicants at the following internet address: https://euipo.europa.eu/ohimportal/en/grants

Applications must comply with all the terms of the Guidelines and be submitted on the forms provided.

9.   Contact

For any further information, please contact the following mailbox: grants@euipo.europa.eu

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(1)  OJ L 193, 30.7.2018, p. 1.

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PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY

European Commission

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.8934 — Danske Bank/DNB/Nordea Bank/SEB/Svenska Handelsbanken/Swedbank/KYC Utility)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2019/C 181/03)

1.

This notification concerns the following undertakings:

| — | Danske Bank A/S (‘Danske Bank’, Denmark), |
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Danske Bank A/S (‘Danske Bank’, Denmark),

| — | DNB Bank ASA (‘DNB’, Norway), |
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DNB Bank ASA (‘DNB’, Norway),

| — | Nordea Bank Abp (‘Nordea’, Sweden), |
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Nordea Bank Abp (‘Nordea’, Sweden),

| — | Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (‘SEB’, Sweden), |
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Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (‘SEB’, Sweden),

| — | Svenska Handelsbanken AB (‘Svenska Handelsbanken’, Sweden), |
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Svenska Handelsbanken AB (‘Svenska Handelsbanken’, Sweden),

| — | Swedbank AB (‘Swedbank’, Sweden). |
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Swedbank AB (‘Swedbank’, Sweden).

The proposed concentration consist of the acquisition of joint control, within the meaning of Articles 3(1)(b) and 3(4) of the Merger Regulation, by Danske Bank, DNB, Nordea, SEB, Svenska Handelsbanken, and Swedbank over a newly created joint venture (‘KYC Utility’).

The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares.

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| — | Danske Bank, DNB, Nordea, SEB, Svenska Handelsbanken, and Swedbank are banking groups based in the Nordics, |
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Danske Bank, DNB, Nordea, SEB, Svenska Handelsbanken, and Swedbank are banking groups based in the Nordics,

| — | KYC Utility will be active in the Nordic region offering Know Your Customer (‘KYC’) services consisting in gathering, validating, and providing to customers, such as banks and financial institutions, the information required under the applicable anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing regulations, with the view of facilitating compliance with these regulations. |
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KYC Utility will be active in the Nordic region offering Know Your Customer (‘KYC’) services consisting in gathering, validating, and providing to customers, such as banks and financial institutions, the information required under the applicable anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing regulations, with the view of facilitating compliance with these regulations.

3.

On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of the Merger Regulation. However, the final decision on this point is reserved.

4.

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. The following reference should always be specified:

M.8934 — Danske Bank/DNB/Nordea Bank/SEB/Svenska Handelsbanken/Swedbank/KYC Utility

Observations can be sent to the Commission by email, by fax, or by post. Please use the contact details below:

| Email: COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu |
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| Fax +32 22964301 |
| Postal address: |
| European Commission |
| Directorate-General for Competition |
| Merger Registry |
| 1049 Bruxelles/Brussel |
| BELGIQUE/BELGIË |

Email: COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu

Fax +32 22964301

Postal address:

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

BELGIQUE/BELGIË

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(1)  OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 (the ‘Merger Regulation’).

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.9274 — GlaxoSmithKline/Pfizer Consumer Healthcare Business)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2019/C 181/04)

1.

This notification concerns the following undertakings:

| — | GlaxoSmithKline plc. (‘GSK’, United Kingdom), and |
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GlaxoSmithKline plc. (‘GSK’, United Kingdom), and

| — | Pfizer Consumer Healthcare Business (‘Pfizer CH’, United States), controlled by Pfizer Inc. |
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Pfizer Consumer Healthcare Business (‘Pfizer CH’, United States), controlled by Pfizer Inc.

GSK acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation sole control over the whole of Pfizer CH.

The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares and assets.

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| — | GSK is a global pharmaceutical company active in the research, development, manufacturing, and marketing of prescription pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and consumer healthcare pharmaceuticals typically available without prescription, for various indications. GSK’s worldwide consumer health products span across various therapeutic areas, including pain management, respiratory health, nutrition and digestive health, skin health, and oral health. |
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GSK is a global pharmaceutical company active in the research, development, manufacturing, and marketing of prescription pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and consumer healthcare pharmaceuticals typically available without prescription, for various indications. GSK’s worldwide consumer health products span across various therapeutic areas, including pain management, respiratory health, nutrition and digestive health, skin health, and oral health.

| — | Pfizer CH develops, manufactures and markets non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and nutritional products globally. Pfizer CH is active worldwide across various product categories, including pain management, respiratory health, gastrointestinal treatment, dietary supplements, and personal care products. |
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Pfizer CH develops, manufactures and markets non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and nutritional products globally. Pfizer CH is active worldwide across various product categories, including pain management, respiratory health, gastrointestinal treatment, dietary supplements, and personal care products.

3.

On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of the Merger Regulation. However, the final decision on this point is reserved.

4.

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. The following reference should always be specified:

M.9274 — GlaxoSmithKline/Pfizer Consumer Healthcare Business

Observations can be sent to the Commission by email, by fax, or by post. Please use the contact details below:

| Email: COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu |
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| Fax +32 22964301 |
| Postal address: |
| European Commission |
| Directorate-General for Competition |
| Merger Registry |
| 1049 Bruxelles/Brussel |
| BELGIQUE/BELGIË |

Email: COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu

Fax +32 22964301

Postal address:

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

BELGIQUE/BELGIË

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(1)  OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 (the ‘Merger Regulation’).

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.9363 — Koito/Elbit/BWV/JV)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2019/C 181/05)

1.

This notification concerns the following undertakings:

| — | Koito Manufacturing Co., Ltd (‘Koito’, Japan), |
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Koito Manufacturing Co., Ltd (‘Koito’, Japan),

| — | Elbit Systems Ltd (‘Elbit’, Israel), |
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Elbit Systems Ltd (‘Elbit’, Israel),

| — | BrightWay Vision (‘BWV’, Israel), currently jointly controlled by Elbit and Synergetic Capital LLC. |
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BrightWay Vision (‘BWV’, Israel), currently jointly controlled by Elbit and Synergetic Capital LLC.

Koito and Elbit acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) and 3(4) of the Merger Regulation joint control of BWV. Following completion of the proposed concentration, Koito will replace Synergetic Capital LLC, as controlling shareholder.

The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares.

2.

—   for Koito: manufacturing and supply of (i) automotive lighting and accessories; (ii) aircraft lighting and other equipment; and (iii) ship lights/special products,

—   for Elbit: development and supply of a broad portfolio of airborne, land and naval systems and products for defence, homeland security and commercial applications,

—   for BWV: manufacturing, research and development, and sale of enhanced vision systems for automotive applications. BWV’s technology provides Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (‘ADAS’) functionality.

3.

Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under the Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (2) it should be noted that this case is a candidate for treatment under the procedure set out in the Notice.

4.

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. The following reference should always be specified:

M.9363 — Koito/Elbit/BWV/JV

Observations can be sent to the Commission by email, by fax, or by post. Please use the contact details below:

| Email: COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu |
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| Fax +32 22964301 |
| Postal address: |
| European Commission |
| Directorate-General for Competition |
| Merger Registry |
| 1049 Bruxelles/Brussel |
| BELGIQUE/BELGIË |

Email: COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu

Fax +32 22964301

Postal address:

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

BELGIQUE/BELGIË

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(1)  OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 (the ‘Merger Regulation’).

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(2)  OJ C 366, 14.12.2013, p. 5.

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.9373 — PAI Partners/Areas Worldwide)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2019/C 181/06)

1.

This notification concerns the following undertakings:

| — | PAI Europe VII funds (Luxembourg), belonging to the group of PAI Partners SAS (‘PAI Partners’, France), |
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PAI Europe VII funds (Luxembourg), belonging to the group of PAI Partners SAS (‘PAI Partners’, France),

| — | Areas Worldwide (France). |
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Areas Worldwide (France).

PAI Partners acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation sole control of the whole of Areas Worldwide.

The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares.

2.

—   for PAI Partners: a private equity company that manages and advises a number of funds that own companies active in a variety of business sectors, such as business services, food and consumer, general industries, healthcare, and retail and distribution,

—   for Areas Worldwide: management of travel concession catering, mainly in motorways, airports and railway stations.

3.

Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under the Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (2) it should be noted that this case is a candidate for treatment under the procedure set out in the Notice.

4.

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. The following reference should always be specified:

M.9373 — PAI Partners/Areas Worldwide

Observations can be sent to the Commission by email, by fax, or by post. Please use the contact details below:

| Email: COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu |
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| Fax +32 22964301 |
| Postal address: |
| European Commission |
| Directorate-General for Competition |
| Merger Registry |
| 1049 Bruxelles/Brussel |
| BELGIQUE/BELGIË |

Email: COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu

Fax +32 22964301

Postal address:

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

BELGIQUE/BELGIË

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(1)  OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 (the ‘Merger Regulation’).

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(2)  OJ C 366, 14.12.2013, p. 5.

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